December 30, 2006 By Rory Dollard Special to PA SportsTicker Fulham exposed Chelsea’s defensive deficiencies again as the champions were held to another 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge. Jose Mourinho’s side, sorely missing injured duo John Terry and Petr Cech, are now six points behind Manchester United after the Premiership leaders beat Reading 3-2 at
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Neil Johnston December 30, 2006 LONDON (AFP) – Arsenal’s disappointing year ended predictably in frustration when Christian Nade’s first Premiership goal earned struggling Sheffield United a deserved 1-0 victory over Arsene Wenger’s side at Bramall Lane. Nade, a free signing from Troyes in the summer, was only starting because of a long list of injuries
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Andrew Fifield December 30, 2006 LONDON (AFP) – Luis Garcia gave Liverpool’s Champions League hopes a timely lift after he sealed a scrappy 1-0 win over fellow European hopefuls Tottenham at White Hart Lane. The Spaniard stabbed home from close range in first-half injury time to exorcise the memories of the Merseysiders’ limp defeat at
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Ian Winrow December 30, 2006 MANCHESTER, England (AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo continued his remarkable scoring streak with two more goals that ensured Manchester United secured a 3-2 victory over Reading to move six points clear of Chelsea in the Premiership title race. A first half header from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer set Sir Alex Ferguson’s side
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December 29, 2006 LONDON (AFP) – Julio Baptista will emerge from the ranks of Arsenal undertstudies by starting in Saturday’s Premier League match away to Sheffield United after Gunners manager Arsene Wenger revealed a lengthy injury list. Alexander Hleb and Theo Walcott have joined Boxing Day casualties Emmanuel Adebayor and Johan Djourou on the sidelines
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12/29/2006 lastkick.com Hi fans, this is an excellent tribute to the man himself, yes I am talking about non other than Diego Armando Maradona. Look for his goals against England and Belgium during the 86 World Cup, and the “Hand of God†goal is there too!
12/29/2006 the-afc.com DOHA: The youth teams of eight nations will take part in the Friendship Cup here in the Qatari capital from January 21-30. The teams have been drawn into two groups of four each with Group A comprising hosts Qatar, Japan, South Africa and the UAE while Group B has Korea Republic, Egypt, Iran
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12/28/2006 Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) – Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has much to ponder as he prepares his side for Saturday’s local derby against Fulham at Stamford Bridge. His defence is leaking alarmingly in the absence of injured skipper John Terry, playmaker Joe Cole has a fractured foot and winger Arjen Robben is struggling to
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